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Locals' pickSince 1965Michelin GuideGreat for solo diners ⓘ

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A seafood kalguksu shop at the entrance to Ikseon-dong, running since 1965. The menu is almost just one noodle soup, full of clams and shrimp, plus hand-made dumplings, at prices that keep Jongno office workers and older locals coming back.

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Waiting

Short wait
Just join the line

Office workers fill it from noon to 1 p.m.; there are chairs outside for the line.· 3 reviews

What to order

📖 What is Kalguksu?📖 What is Mandu?
  • Haemul kalguksu (seafood noodle soup)해물칼국수

    The main dish, loaded with clams and shrimp.

  • Gogi-mandu (meat dumplings)고기만두
  • Kimchi-mandu (kimchi dumplings)김치만두
  • Banban-mandu (half meat, half kimchi)반반만두

    Try both kinds.

How much to order

  • 👤 1A seafood kalguksu.
  • 👤 2Two kalguksu and a half-and-half plate of dumplings.
  • 👤 3–4A kalguksu each and two plates of dumplings.

Why it's famous

Making seafood kalguksu at the edge of Ikseon-dong since 1965.· 4 reviews

  • Michelin GuideHas been selected as a Michelin Bib Gourmand.· 4 reviews

Good to know

  • Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 21:00. Closed Sundays.· 3 reviews
  • In a narrow alley at the entrance to Ikseon-dong hanok street, near Jongno 3-ga Station exit 6.· 4 reviews

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Where this comes from (15 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-11-10.